Asia: Melon Seed Market Overview 2021

Melon Seed Market Size in Asia

After two years of growth, the Asian melon seed market decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Melon Seed Production in Asia

In value terms, melon seed production declined to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of melon seed production in 2020 were Iran (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Afghanistan (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Afghanistan, while melon seed production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

In 2020, the average melon seed yield in Asia reached X tonnes per ha, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the melon seed yield reached the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The melon seed harvested area dropped to X ha in 2020, waning by -X% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. from 2014 to 2020, the growth of the melon seed harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Production by Country in Asia

The countries with the highest volumes of melon seed production in 2020 were Iran (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Afghanistan (X tonnes), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of melon seed production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Afghanistan, while melon seed production for the other leaders experienced a decline in the production figures.

Melon Seed Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of melon seed were exported in Asia; shrinking by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. from 2019 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, melon seed exports reduced sharply to $X in 2020. in general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, China (X tonnes), Afghanistan (X tonnes) and India (X tonnes) was the main exporter of melon seed in Asia, achieving X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Jordan (X tonnes), creating a X% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tonnes), Iran (X tonnes) and South Korea (X tonnes) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest melon seed supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled -X%. in the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+X% per year) and Afghanistan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The melon seed export price in Asia stood at $X per tonne in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eight years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while Iran ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Melon Seed Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2020, melon seed imports in Asia reduced dramatically to X tonnes, dropping by -X% on 2019. in general, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. from 2019 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, melon seed imports dropped markedly to $X in 2020. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, India (X tonnes), distantly followed by Thailand (X tonnes), the Philippines (X tonnes) and Viet Nam (X tonnes) represented the key importers of melon seed, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - Jordan (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by India, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported melon seed in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

In India, melon seed imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2020. in the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Viet Nam (-X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the melon seed import price in Asia amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. in 2020, the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the Philippines ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Viet Nam, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform